Glazier{40 s point holder

ABSTRACT

A tool for holding a glazier&#39;&#39;s point in position for driving into a window frame in an easy manner; the device consisting of a base unit around which there is a slidable frame for supporting in a correct driving position a glazier point located in front thereof, so that when the base unit is hit with a hammer, the point is properly installed into the window frame.

1 United StatesPatent [191v Torres Jan. 8, 1974 [5 GLAZIER'S POINT HOLDER 541,038 6/1895 Clark 145/46 Inventor:- Ju ian es, c/o George Specter, 612,833 10/1898 Dexter 145/46 3615 Woolworth Bldg., 233 Broadway, N York, Primary ExaminerJa.mes L. Jones, Jr. [22] F d A 25 1972 Assistant ExaminerMark S. Hicks 1 e pr.

[21] Appl. No.: 247,403 ABSTRACT [521 A tool for holding a glaziers point in position for drivy "'B 7 0 ing into a window frame in an easy manner; the device [58] Field of Search F 14 I consisting of a base unit around which there is a slidv 1 4 able frame for supporting in a correct driving position a glazier point located in front thereof, so that when [56] References Cited the base unit is hit with a hammer, the point is prop- UNITED STATES PATENTS erly installed into the window frame.

1,870,330 I 8/1932 Harris 145/46 2 Claims, 4 Drawing Figures PAIENTED JAN 81974 3,783,919

mil/1J4 GLAZIERS POINT HOLDER This invention relates generally to glaziers tools.

It is well known that it is often hard to correctly drive a glazier point into a window frame due to the particular flat shape and size thereof and the close proximity thereof to a window glass frame, so that the point may go in crooked, and there is a danger of breaking the glass as well. This situation is objectionable and therefore in want of improvement.

Accordingly, it is a principle object of the present invention to provide a holder which supports the point in a proper position so that it may be correctly driven.

Another object is to provide a holder that makes it easier and quicker to perform this work.

Yet anotherobject is to provide a holder that is easy to load with a point and which promotes safety against breaking a glass or hurting a persons hand or fingers.

Yet another object is to provide a holder that is small in size so to take up a minimum space among other tools in a tool chest or the like.

Other objects are to provide a glaziers point holder which is simple in design, inexpensive to manufacture, rugged in construction, easy to use and efficient in operation.

These and other objects will be readily apparent upon a study of the following specification and the accompanying drawing wherein:

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the invention.

FIG. 2 is a cross section on line 2-2 of FIG. 1.

FIG. 3 is a detail view of the jaw shown opened.

FIG. 4 is a detail view showing the point in the holder.

Referring now to the drawing in detail, the reference numeral represents a glaziers point holder according to the present invention wherein there is an elongated flat base 11 of rectangular shape and which at its rear end has an anvil block 12 secured thereto by rivet means 13. Upon an upper side of the base 11 there is secured an upstanding L-shaped post 14 which includes a horizontal arm 15.

A slide 16 of generally flat tubular character receives the base 11 therein and is slidable respective thereto. An elongated slot 17 on an upper side 18 of the slide is provided so the post 14 protrudes upwardly therethrough. An upward tab 19 on a rear end of the slide 16 has an opening 20 so the horizontal arm 15 protrudes therethrough. A hook 21 is struck out on the upper side 18 of the slide, and one end ofa tension coil spring 22 wrapped around arm 15 is secured to the hook 21 while the other end of the spring is secured around the post 14. Thus the slide is urged by the spring toward a forward end of the base.

Upon a forward end of the slide there are provided a pair of ears 23 through which a pivot pin 24 is fitted, the pin supporting a pivotable lever 25. A forward end of the lever is rounded as shown at 26 so to bear down upon an upper side of a glazier point 27 which is placed into a front end of the tubular opening 28 of the slide 16. The slot 17 extends to the front end of the slide so that the rounded end 26 has access to contact the point 27. Thus the end 26 and a bottom wall 29 of the slide serve as clamping jaws to retain the point while in a position ready for being driven. A U-shaped plate 30 is secured upon the upper side 18 of the slide 16 and serves for one end of a compression spring 31 to bear thereagainst while the other end of the spring bears against the underside of the rear end of lever 25. The lever pivots about its center so that upward pressure of the springat the rear causes the jaw end 26 normally bears down on the point.

In operative use, the point is inserted in the opening 28 so to be positioned before a front edge 32 of the base 11. The point has a straight side against the edge 32 so that one pointed end of the point projects forwardly out of the device as shown in FIG. 4. The loaded tool is then positioned so the point is aimed where intended for installation. A light hammer tap on the anvil l2 drives the point to its destination.

While various changes may be made in the detail construction, it is understood that such changes will be within the spirit and scope of the present invention.

I claim:

1. In a glaziers point holder, the combination of an elongated base and a flat tubular slide fitted therearound so as to slide respective thereto, an anvil block secured to a rear end of said base, and means to temporarily hold a point within a forward end of said slide, said point being located in front of said base, wherein said means comprises a spring urged lever to bear down upon an upper side of said point while said point rests upon a bottom wall of said tubular slide, wherein said lever is pivotally mounted on said slide for movement therewith and has a forward portion formed to bear down on said point through an opening in the forward end of an upper side of said slide.

2. The combination as in claim 1 wherein said slide is spring urged toward a forward end of said base so as to protrude therebeyond, so that a forward end of said tubular opening is empty for receiving said point. 

1. In a glazier''s point holder, the combination of an elongated base and a flat tubular slide fitted therearound so as to slide respective thereto, an anvil block secured to a rear end of said base, and means to temporarily hold a point within a forward end of said slide, said point being located in front of said base, wherein said means comprises a spring urged lever to bear down upon an upper side of said point while said point rests upon a bottom wall of said tubular slide, wherein said lever is pivotally mounted on said slide for movement therewith and has a forward portion formed to bear down on said point through an opening in the forward end of an upper side of said slide.
 2. The combination as in claim 1 wherein said slide is spring urged toward a forward end of said base so as to protrude therebeyond, so that a forward end of said tubular opening is empty for receiving said point. 